Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Nick Harroz, Jr.

Nick Harroz, Jr.

Mar 12, 2014

Nicholas "Nick" Harroz, Jr. 93, died March 12, 2014 in Edmond, Okla. Nick was born Feb. 20, 1921 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Nicola and Mable Harroz. Nick was the third child born to his parents. His family moved around the state during the early years of his life, before eventually settling in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Oklahoma City....

Eugenia Ann 'Eugenia "Genie" Ann Hunt' Hunt

Eugenia Ann 'Eugenia "Genie" Ann Hunt' Hunt

Mar 11, 2014

Eugenia "Genie" was born August 15, 1925 in Bryan, Texas to Ella L. and Eugene A. Miller. Genie attended Bryan public schools, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1942. After graduation she attended Texas State College for Women. She graduated in 1946 with a BS and BA degrees in Music Education. She accepted a position in Roswell, New...

Michaela Ann Doss

Michaela Ann Doss

Mar 10, 2014

Michaela Ann Doss passed away March 10th, 2014 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 59. Michaela was born on August 27th, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska. Michaela graduated from Wichita West High School in Wichita, Kansas. She was a real estate agent with Churchill Brown for the past 16 years. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Ronald...

Randolph Domani

Randolph Domani

Mar 8, 2014

Randolph Domani, passed away on March 8, 2014 peacefully at his home in Edmond, Ok in the arms of his daughter, and surrounded by loved ones. Randolph was born on July 7, 1923 in Gary, IN. After Graduation from high school, he immediately enlisted into the US Army and left to serve his country in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of WWII....

Leon Charles Perkins

Leon Charles Perkins

Mar 8, 2014

Leon (Lee) Charles Perkins (90) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2014. This is not about grief or sadness. This is about celebrating a long, well-lived life. Son, nephew, uncle, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He was a Naval Aviator in World War II, winning many medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired from military service in the...

Andrew 'Andy' Szymak

Andrew 'Andy' Szymak

Mar 6, 2014

Andrew "Andy' Victor Szymak of Edmond passed away at the age of 51 after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. A public visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 P.M. on March 11, 2014 at Smith and Kernke, with a rosary service following. Mass of Christian Burial will be held March 12, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Christ the...

Pamela Sue Neville

Pamela Sue Neville

Mar 6, 2014

Born in Tulsa, OK, on November 30, 1950, she was the first daughter of James and Beverly Wadley, grand-daughter of Robert and Ruby Potenza and Arthur and Jewel Wadley. After many years of severe illness she died suddenly on March 6, 2014. Known as Pam to most, her life was centered around family, church and teaching while maintaining her lifelong...

Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson

Mar 5, 2014

Albert "Bud" Sidney Johnson, 85, passed away on March 5, 2014, after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Bud was born in 1928 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Jack and Maggie Eads Johnson. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Langley in 1950, then moved to Oklahoma City to start what would be a 46 year career in...

Robert Cecil Mccandless

Robert Cecil Mccandless

Feb 28, 2014

Robert Cecil McCandless was born in Hobart, OK, on July 23, 1937, the fifth male child of Leah and Cecil McCandless. He died Feb. 28, 2014 in Oklahoma City. Bob played football for the Hobart Bearcats and graduated from Hobart High School in 1955. Bob developed an interest in politics and government in high school and these interests were noted...

William Baron 'Col (Ret.) William Baron Amend

William Baron 'Col (Ret.) William Baron Amend

Feb 25, 2014

COL Amend was born in Saint Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK on July 21, 1934. He passed away in Oklahoma City on February 25, 2014. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from St. Gregory's HS in Shawnee, OK, and from Oklahoma State University with a BS degree in 1958. He was a member of the Sigma Phi...

Quaid Thomas 'Q.T.' Dolan

Quaid Thomas 'Q.T.' Dolan

Feb 25, 2014

Quaid Thomas (Q.T.) Dolan born, June 22, 2009 in Oklahoma City. Went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014. Our little angel was very affectionate and always willing to pass out hugs and kisses. His smile was as bright and warm as the sun in springtime. He could melt any heart with just a smile. He found joy...

Karen Noel Ronconi Lack

Karen Noel Ronconi Lack

Feb 24, 2014

Karen Noel Ronconi Lack, 78, passed peacefully from this life on February 24, 2014 in Oklahoma City. She was born on August 10, 1935 to Pauline Novey. Karen taught Kindergarten for Oklahoma City Public Schools at Hillcrest and Parmelee Elementary for nearly 40 years before retiring. Karen was an active member of the K.K. I. Teacher sorority for a number...

Retha Lorenson

Retha Lorenson

Feb 23, 2014

Retha Marie (Stines) Lorenson passed away on February 23, 2014 after a brief illness. Retha, also known as Marie to her closest family and friends, was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on July 9, 1938 to Joe and Retha Stines. She graduated from Miami High School in 1956 where she met and married Jerry Lorenson in 1963. In 1966 they relocated...

Retha Marie Lorenson

Retha Marie Lorenson

Feb 23, 2014

Retha Marie (Stines) Lorenson passed away on February 23, 2014 after a brief illness. Retha, also known as Marie to her closest family and friends, was born in Vinita, OK on July 9, 1938 to Joe and Retha Stines. She graduated from Miami High School in 1956 where she met and married Jerry Lorenson in 1963. In 1966, they relocated...

Helen Ann Otterson

Helen Ann Otterson

Feb 22, 2014

Helen Otterson, 90, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2014 in OKC. She was born on November 10, 1923 in OKC to Tom and Ollie Giolas. Helen was very proud of her Greek heritage. She loved her family, watching old movies and especially playing bingo. Helen retired in 1992 from the United States Postal Service after over 30 years of...

Stella Jo Hill

Stella Jo Hill

Feb 22, 2014

Stella Jo Hansen-Hill, former Verden resident and associate of Hansen Funeral Home, died February 22, 2014, in Oklahoma City. She was born January 30, 1917, in Walters, OK, the daughter of Joseph English and Stella Addie Kavanaugh English. She grew up in Walters where her family owned the funeral home there prior to moving to Verden. She spent most of...

Mary Alice Bates-Bergin

Mary Alice Bates-Bergin

Feb 21, 2014

Mary Alice Lusk Bates Bergin passed away peacefully early Friday morning after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer disease. Mary was born March 31, 1929 to Alexander Abraham Lusk and Harley Huggins Lusk, in Gadsden, Alabama. Mary came to Oklahoma at an early age and graduated from Classen High School. She also attended Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater OK. She...

Benita Rios

Benita Rios

Feb 19, 2014

Benita Sanchez Rios was called home early Wednesday morning Feb 19th, at the age of 92, after several years struggling with dementia. She was born and grew up in Arizona. Prior to moving to OKC 25 years ago, she lived her married life in Southern Calif. After moving here, she continued caring for the elderly, working in home health care....

Elizabeth Kathleen 'Betty Pritchard Biewen Biewen

Elizabeth Kathleen 'Betty Pritchard Biewen Biewen

Feb 19, 2014

Elizabeth Kathleen Pritchard Biewen was born in Oklahoma City, OK September 7, 1943. She passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM with family by her side. Betty had a lifelong connection to Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Her parents, Thomas B. and Elizabeth Grover Pritchard, who preceded her in death, were founding members of...

John (Buddy) E. Leake

John (Buddy) E. Leake

Feb 18, 2014

John E. (Buddy) Leake, Jr. was born on May 25, 1933 to John and Lucille (Hill) Leake in Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis, Buddy was a standout football player at Christian Brothers High School where he was named All-Memphis, All-State, and All-Southern in 1950. Recruited by the legendary coach, Bud Wilkinson, Buddy played halfback, defensive back and kicker for the Oklahoma...